Cutaneous Larva Migrans Questions & Answers

Updated: Oct 09, 2020
  • Author: David T Robles, MD, PhD, FAAD; Chief Editor: William D James, MD  more...
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Questions & Answers

Overview

What is cutaneous larva migrans (CLM)?

What is the pathophysiology of cutaneous larva migrans (CLM)?

What causes cutaneous larva migrans (CLM)?

What is the prevalence of cutaneous larva migrans (CLM)?

What is the racial predilection of cutaneous larva migrans (CLM)?

What is the sexual predilection of cutaneous larva migrans (CLM)?

Which age groups have the highest prevalence of cutaneous larva migrans (CLM)?

What is the prognosis of cutaneous larva migrans (CLM)?

What is included in patient education about cutaneous larva migrans (CLM)?

Presentation

Which clinical history findings are characteristic of cutaneous larva migrans (CLM)?

Which factors increase the risk for cutaneous larva migrans (CLM)?

Which cutaneous findings are characteristic of cutaneous larva migrans (CLM)?

What are the systemic signs and symptoms of cutaneous larva migrans (CLM)?

What is the typical distribution of lesions in cutaneous larva migrans (CLM)?

What are the possible complications of cutaneous larva migrans (CLM)?

DDX

Which conditions should be included in the differential diagnoses of cutaneous larva migrans (CLM)?

What are the differential diagnoses for Cutaneous Larva Migrans?

Workup

What is the role of lab tests in the diagnosis of cutaneous larva migrans (CLM)?

What is the role of skin biopsy in the diagnosis of cutaneous larva migrans (CLM)?

What is the role of imaging studies in the diagnosis of cutaneous larva migrans (CLM)?

Which histologic findings are characteristic of cutaneous larva migrans (CLM)?

Treatment

How is cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) treated?

Which specialist consultations are beneficial to patients with cutaneous larva migrans (CLM)?

Medications

Which medications are used in the treatment of cutaneous larva migrans (CLM)?

Which medications in the drug class Anthelmintics are used in the treatment of Cutaneous Larva Migrans?